Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT BURIAL SERVICES PROGRAM. (ACTION ITEM 26)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM THE AUSTIN CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL TO ENCOURAGE THE CAPITAL
METRO BOARD TO RESOLVE LABOR CONTRACT DISPUTE. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ AND COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY.
(Taken up with Item 4.)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ORDER DECLARING LOCAL DISASTER TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL THREAT OF WILDFIRES
DUE TO DROUGHT AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND BANNING THE USE OF COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, INCLUDING FIREWORKS, IN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION
418.108 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS
IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $371,044.62,
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 13, 2006 TO JANUARY 19, 2006.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE GRANGER BUILDING LAW LIBRARY CHANGE FUND
TO OPERATE NEW COPIER VENDING EQUIPMENT.
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8. A. APPROVE PAYROLL
STUFFER TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS FOR SERVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PANEL
POOL FROM 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008.
B. RECOGNIZE OUTGOING MEMBERS OF THE GRIEVANCE PANEL POOL
WITH A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE:
A. REPORT FROM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
ON MARKET STUDY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER AND DEPUTY
MEDICAL EXAMINERS JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND TITLES.
B. REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS FTE
POSITION AND BEGIN RECRUITMENT IMMEDIATELY.
C. BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY ON OUT OF COUNTY CONTRACTS
WITH MEDICAL EXAMINER AND DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE NINETY-DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA040071LC, CSU-LLC, FOR XEROX MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
(ITS)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00150RG, BEETLES PEST CONTROL, FOR PEST CONTROL
SERVICES. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00171DR, AUSTIN CUSTOM SCREENS, FOR SOLAR AND ALUMINUM
SCREENS. (HHS)
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13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00206DR, 5F MECHANICAL COMPANY INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL
PLUMBING SERVICES. (HHS)
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES, GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD, RFQ NO. Q050082-SI, TO THE HIGHEST
QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, HALFF ASSOCIATES. (TNR)
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15. REVISED: A. APPROVE
MODIFICATION TO 10 CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS CONTRACTORS FOR
INDIGENT BURIAL SERVICES. (SEE ATTACHMENT A, which will be available online
with the agenda for February 7, 2006, FOR LISTING OF CONTRACTORS POSTED
WITH THIS AGENDA)
B. AUTHORIZE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN ALL CONTRACTS
ON ATTACHED LIST ON THE COURT’S BEHALF.
C. OFFER AREA FUNERAL HOMES AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE INDIGENT
BURIAL SERVICES PROGRAM. (HHS &VS)
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS960359JW, RX MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, FOR PHARMACY SERVICES. (SHERIFF’S
OFFICE)
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17. DECLARE I-BEAMS AS SURPLUS AND SELL
AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MCAFEE PRODUCTS
AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR)
THROUGH FUTURE COM, LTD. (ITS)
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE
OF DETENTION EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS MATERIALS FROM ISI
DETENTION CONTRACTING GROUP, INC AND SUBSIDIARY, METROPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS.
(FM/GARDNER BETTS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
AT 9:45 AM
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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A. A PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS
COUNTY AND THE DEVELOPER, FOREST CITY SWEETWATER, L.P.;
B. SWEETWATER RANCH SECTION 1, PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT
3 (561 TOTAL LOTS, 544 RESIDENTIAL, 16 MUD AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LOTS
AND 1 COMMERCIAL LOT - 311.4 ACRES – STATE HIGHWAY 71 WEST – NO FISCAL REQUIRED
FOR THIS PRELIMINARY PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAZY NINE MUD,
(NO ETJ).
C. SWEETWATER RANCH SECTION 2, PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT
3 (1296 TOTAL LOTS, 1258 RESIDENTIAL, 38 MUD AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LOTS
- 735.5 ACRES – STATE HIGHWAY 71 WEST – NO FISCAL REQUIRED FOR THIS PRELIMINARY
PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAZY NINE MUD, NO ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR STONEY RIDGE PHASE B SECTION
TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 4. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR ELM CREEK SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT 1. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING TRES VISTA SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3:
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A. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET
AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES; AND
B. LICENSE AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR AVALON PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN
PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: DINNEEN SPICEWOOD ADDITION (SHORTFORM
PLAT – 1 LOT – 1.010 ACRES – SH 71 – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO
BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
(THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071,
CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT BURIAL SERVICES PROGRAM.
This item has been reposted.
27. RECEIVE REPORT FROM AGING SERVICES
COUNCIL ON THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING THROUGH
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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A. FORMAL ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATION BY
TRAVIS COUNTY;
B. DESIGNATION OF DEPARTMENT(S) AND/OR PERSON(S) TO RECEIVE
AND EXPEND GRANT FUNDS;
C. STRATEGY FOR PREPARATION OF CONSOLIDATION PLAN AND CITIZENS
PARTICIPATION PLAN; AND
D. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES FOR DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES FOR TAX
PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY TAX CENTER LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT
TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
30. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE U.S. FISH &
WILDLIFE SERVICE THROUGH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (TPWD) FOR GRANT
FUNDS TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE IN THE TRANSPORTATION
AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR $6.9 MILLION
IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDS AND HAS A MAXIMUM $2.3 MILLION DOLLAR MATCH REQUIREMENT
THAT IS ANTICIPATED TO BE MET BY THE BCP FUND 038 WHEN THE FUNDS ARE NEEDED.
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
32. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
33. APPROVE BOND FOR JADE MEEKER TO SERVE
AS VISITING TRAVIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE,
TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES AND MOBILE EARLY VOTING POLLING
PLACES FOR THE FEBRUARY 14, 2006 DISTRICT 48 SPECIAL ELECTION RUNOFF.
Added to consent.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER FOR ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE
FEBRUARY 14, 2006 DISTRICT 48 SPECIAL ELECTION RUNOFF.
Added to consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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Note 1 Gov’t Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov’t Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 Gov’t Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 Gov’t Code Ann 551.076, Security
The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS, ET AL V. CURTIS M. & PATRICIA A. SIMON (KRISTY BENNET RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFERS FROM TIA VAN BEG FOR TAX RESALE DEEDS IN THE FOLLOWING TAX FORECLOSURE SALE PROPERTIES: 1
A. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. STANLEY C.
& BETTY JO STEMEN; AND
B. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MERRY F. JENNINGS.
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CLYDE DOYAL, TRUSTEE (ADVANCED INVESTMENTS RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ALONZO WHITE (VICTOR MANUEL GRIMALDO RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CONRAD A. & IRENE BEHRENS (REIJI Z. CASS RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9207 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD. 1 AND 2
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SARAH CARPENTER-PINEDA
V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL. (CIVIL RIGHTS CASE). 1
Postponed one week.
43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF AN OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 5555 AIRPORT BLVD., AUSTIN, TEXAS. 2
44. CONSIDER THE PROPOSED SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.274 ACRES OF UNUSED, EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM OLD BASTROP HIGHWAY LOCATED IN PRECINCT 4, AND THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ AS COMMISSIONER OF SALE, AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TNR EMPLOYEE, SLOT NO. 528 PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071 (1)(A) & (B) AND 551.074. 1 AND 3
46. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES FOR CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE. 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
ADDENDUM ITEMS:
A1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2006 AS AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER OF APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE ELECTION JUDGES FOR CONSOLIDATED COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2006 SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR HOUSE DISTRICT 48.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MEMBERSHIP INVOICE FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION DISCUSSIONS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2006, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS
1. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON FY 07 BUDGET PARAMETERS, INCLUDING PROJECTED REVENUE AND EXPENSE ISSUES AND ASSUMPTIONS.
2. DISCUSS FY 07 BUDGET GUIDELINES.
3. DISCUSS COMPENSATION ISSUES ON HEALTH NURSES JOB FAMILY RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING TITLES, PAY GRADES AND FLSA DESIGNATIONS.
4. FOLLOW-UP TO COMMISSIONERS COURT RETREAT AND SUB-COMMITTEE STRUCTURE.
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